Flurandrenolide skin cream, ointment, or lotion
What is flurandrenolide?
FLURANDRENOLIDE (Cordran®, Cordran SP®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions caused by various skin conditions. Generic flurandrenolide skin products are available.
What should my health care professional know before I use flurandrenolide?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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infection, measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox
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large areas of burned or damaged skin
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skin wasting or thinning
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an unusual or allergic reaction to flurandrenolide, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
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peripheral vascular disease
How should I use this medicine?
All forms of flurandrenolide (skin cream, ointment, lotion or impregnated tape) are for external use only; do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label exactly. Using a gloved hand, (or wash hands thoroughly and dry completely if no glove is used), apply a thin film of the cream, ointment or lotion to the affected area two to three times a day, or as directed, and rub in gently. The lotion is generally used on hairy areas of skin. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.
Do not get flurandrenolide in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are to cover the area, follow the prescriber's instructions carefully. Covering the area where flurandrenolide is applied can increase the amount that passes through the skin and increases the risk of side effects.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects. Corticosteroid skin preparations should only be used for brief periods and infrequently in older patients.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with flurandrenolide?
There are no known interactions between flurandrenolide skin preparations and other drugs.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply flurandrenolide at the same site as other skin preparations without advice.
What should I watch for while taking flurandrenolide?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve after one week of use. It is important not to use more flurandrenolide than prescribed. Do not use for a longer period than was originally prescribed. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
What side effects may I notice from using flurandrenolide?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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burning or itching of the skin
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dark red spots on the skin
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infection
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painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles
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thinning of the skin, sunburn more likely especially on the face
Other serious side effects can develop if you use flurandrenolide for a long time, or if you use too much. Contact your prescriber or health care professional if you notice any unusual effects.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Avoid excessive heat above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F); do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Flurandrenolide tape
What is flurandrenolide?
FLURANDRENOLIDE (Cordran®, Cordran SP®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions caused by various skin conditions. Generic flurandrenolide skin products are available.
What should my health care professional know before I use flurandrenolide?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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infection, measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox
-
large areas of burned or damaged skin
-
skin wasting or thinning
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to flurandrenolide, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-
breast-feeding
-
peripheral vascular disease
How should I use this medicine?
All forms of flurandrenolide (skin cream, ointment, lotion or impregnated tape) are for external use only; do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label exactly. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.
Apply the tape to areas that are clean and dry. Remove tape from the package and cut (never tear) a piece of tape slightly larger than the area that is to be covered. Round off the tape corners before application. Pull white paper away from the transparent tape. Press tape into place while keeping the skin smooth.
Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are to cover the area, follow the prescriber's instructions carefully. Covering the area where flurandrenolide is applied can increase the amount that passes through the skin and increases the risk of side effects.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects. Corticosteroid skin preparations should only be used for brief periods and infrequently in older patients.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with flurandrenolide?
There are no known interactions between flurandrenolide skin preparations and other drugs.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply flurandrenolide at the same site as other skin preparations without advice.
What should I watch for while taking flurandrenolide?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve after one week of use. It is important not to use more flurandrenolide than prescribed. Do not use for a longer period than was originally prescribed. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
What side effects may I notice from using flurandrenolide?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
burning or itching of the skin
-
dark red spots on the skin
-
infection
-
painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles
-
thinning of the skin, sunburn more likely especially on the face
Other serious side effects can develop if you use flurandrenolide for a long time, or if you use too much. Contact your prescriber or health care professional if you notice any unusual effects.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Avoid excessive heat above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F); do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.